HVAC Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with precision and resilience in industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For over 140 years, we’ve delivered performance where it matters most. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance and turn goals into real-world results.

About the role

As an HVAC Controls Project Manager, you will lead projects from planning through closeout while balancing technical execution, customer communication, safety, and financial results. Under general direction, you will act as the on-site project leader for assigned HVAC controls projects, coordinating the full lifecycle of the work—from design and programming through commissioning, documentation, billing, and warranty handoff—while maintaining strong customer relationships and supporting profitable project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned control systems projects from planning and execution through final closeout.
• Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation activities, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed to complete the work.
• Maintain responsibility for project financial performance, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
• Communicate with customers throughout all phases of the project and pursue change orders when scope or conditions change.
• Ensure work performed complies with applicable state, local, and federal requirements and is completed with the highest ethical standards.
• Oversee the selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery of project materials and coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Provide site-specific training, accurate documentation, as-built information, manuals, and warranty support upon completion.
• Own the outcome by staying accountable for scope, schedule, cost, safety, and integrity from kickoff through completion.
• Evaluate contractual scope, field directives, bulletins, and schedule changes, then translate them into clear project actions and change order opportunities.
• Complete or delegate hardware design and software programming using established standards, then validate system functionality until the installation operates as intended.
• Provide accurate commissioning records, as-built documentation, and jobsite coordination so field installation matches project requirements.
• Work directly with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to remove obstacles and resolve issues quickly.
• Track progress with regular updates, monthly forecasts, and clear communication to management regarding revenue, cost, and gross margin expectations.
• Improve every day through candid problem-solving, learning from field conditions, and tightening coordination across design, execution, and administration.
• Build trust across all partners, share technical guidance, and value different perspectives that improve project delivery.

Qualifications

• Technical associate degree with four years of field experience, or six years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC/Building Automation industry.
• Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/Building Automation controls systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, control theory, and HVAC/Building Automation systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Proven ability to work independently, stay organized, and lead projects effectively.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related applications.
• Understanding of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent and six years of field experience in the HVAC industry.
• Experience preparing project status reports for upper management.
• High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• Extensive product and on-the-job cross-training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Pay

Hiring salary range: $85,200 - $117,150 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment). This role also offers a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.